The event aims to promote a common approach of Regional Governments and Federated States reaffirming their commitment to support the EU climate and energy initiatives, with a view to giving impetus to international negotiations in Durban, South Africa in December this year, and in June 2012 for the Rio + 20 Conference on Sustainable Development.

It is a starting point for more regular high-level dialogue on climate change solutions in which Regional Governments exchange ideas and experiences creating a continuous momentum to spur a Clean Revolution at sub-national level.

This two-day conference will highlight regional best practices and innovative public-private partnerships in order to tackle climate change, draw up a road map for further cooperation and strengthen practical actions on mitigation and adaptation.

On the first day, three thematic workshops will highlight the particular opportunities and challenges of sub-national government action in sustainable transport, energy efficiency as well as interregional solidarity and cooperation.

On the second day, high-level political representatives from sub-national governments will endorse the Lyon Declaration on regional climate action » reaffirming sub-national governments’ commitments as well as promoting action at EU and UN level.